Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns Ltd; Lymington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning hospitality group as a Sous Chef in a historic pub opening in Lymington. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant team in a newly refurbished venue, known for its fresh, seasonal cuisine. With a competitive salary and a range of employee perks, including training and development programs, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their culinary career. Embrace the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will help shape the future of this exciting establishment. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary plus Tronc

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts at Heartwood Inns

Refer a Friend Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Recognition Awards

Birthday gift

Qualifications

• Experience in running busy kitchen operations with fresh food.
• Ability to inspire and develop kitchen teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Team Leadership

Fresh Food Preparation

Operational Management

Quality Control

Budget Management

Job description

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Packages Including Tronc

- up to £15.25* per hour
OTE £38,000*

Our new Heartwood Inns, The White Hart will open in Lymington in Spring 2025.

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our fantastic team and be part of our new opening.

Dating back to the 1700's this historic pub is located on the edge of the New Forest. Oozing character, this Grade II listed building is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment to create a warm, welcoming bar of 57 covers, a beautiful dining room with 96 covers, and gorgeous outdoor space for al fresco dining with 87 covers, with an additional lawned garden.

Recently announced in the Sunday Time Top 100 Places to Work, Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc, and Heartwood Inns is renowned for being a home-from-home.

Sous Chef - What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus Tronc
• 48 Hour contract average
• Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• Instant access to pay you have already earned through EarlyPay
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc with friends and family discount
• A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday
• Long Service Recognition Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Sous Chef - The Ideal Candidate

• Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality
• Able to work with and alongside the Head Chef to follow guidance and inspire, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Have experience in working with fresh food, running busy operations and overseeing large teams
• Ability to maintain quality and high standards across all areas of the kitchen
• Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention

Our investment in your development.

The Heartwood Collection currently has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and our lovely Heartwood Inn pubs, many of which now feature beautiful boutique bedrooms. We are aiming to grow to 61 sites by 2027, which could add up to 500 bedrooms over the next four years.

We’re really excited about the amazing opportunities this growth will create, and we hope you are too! It’s a great chance for you to take the next step in your career and develop with us through our unique “Stepping Stones” training and development programme.

Heartwood Collection Is a Multi Award-winning Hospitality Group

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024 - Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024 - R200 - SRA 3 star rated - plus many more!
• OTE is based on a 48-hour working week and the Tronc is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average

Recruitment Manager: Cameron Johnson
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Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Hospitality

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